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We were saddened to hear of the death of Bill Dingler of North Carolina back in December. Bill was an integral part of these reunions from the very beginning. He is responsible for most of the North Carolina research for the Dingler book, as well as locating the wonderful pictures we used from that branch of the family. Our sympathies go out to Paula and the rest of the family. Obituaries can be found at these links:

Mooresville Tribune
Statesville Record & Landmark
Charlotte Observer

We were also informed of the death of Elorene Denney. We extend our sympathies to Clarence and their family, as well.

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A total of 59 attended the 2006 reunion in Huntsville, AL. This was our first time in this city, and while numbers were down somewhat, everyone certainly seemed to enjoy the gathering. Huntsville itself is a very pleasant city and the Hampton Inn facilities were excellent.

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July 20th and 21st, 2007
La Quinta Inn & Suites
617 South Broadway
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-9000

Make plans now to attend the 28th annual Dingler family reunion in Little Rock, AR. When making reservations at La Quinta Inn, please specify that you are with the Dingler reunion to receive the special rate of $74.00 plus tax (a substantial discount from the normal rates of $99-$149). This is a large, recently renovated hotel in downtown Little Rock. Please make your room reservations by June 20, 2007 to ensure that you receive the special rate.

The hotel will provide a hospitality room large enough for 50 to 60 people. This 12th floor room, with nice views of Little Rock and vicinity, will be available for us all day Friday and Saturday. On Saturday night, we will have our annual meeting, following a banquet. The event will take place in a spacious church fellowship hall only 2 blocks from our hotel. Cost for the meal will be $15.00 per person. Glen and Jessie Dingler are to be commended for their diligence in arranging for the hotel and banquet.

Little Rock offers a number of attractions. Obviously, the new Clinton Library is now a major tourist destination. A trolley line, the River Rail Electric Streetcar, connects our hotel area to the Clinton Library, as well as the Riverfront District, a noted restaurant and entertainment area along the Arkansas River. The State Capital, Governor’s Mansion, several museums, and a submarine (the USS Arkansas) are all close by. If at least 20 people express interest in touring the Clinton Library, we can arrange for a guided tour.

So, please make your hotel reservations by June 20th. If you plan to attend the banquet, please call, write or drop me an email at tcowan@jcowaninc.com. If you are interested in the guided tour of the Clinton Library, let me know, as well. If it has been a few years since you last attended a family reunion, then 2007 would be an excellent opportunity to become reacquainted with the extended family.

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Start making plans to join us in Little Rock, Arkansas, this summer for the 2007 Dingler Family Reunion! Here are the details so far:

Dates: Friday, July 20, 2007, and Saturday, July 21, 2007

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas

Hotel: La Quinta Inn & Suites — Little Rock Downtown, 617 South Broadway, Little Rock, AR, 72201. (Hotel on Google Maps)

They are holding 30 rooms for the reunion. The standard room rate ranges from $99-149, but we have a special rate of $74.00 per night.

To reserve your room at the reunion rate, call the hotel directly at (501) 374-9000 and tell them that you are with the Dingler Family Reunion. You need to make reservations no later than June 20, 2007, to take advantage of this rate.

We will have a hospitality room available all-day Friday and Saturday. The room holds 50-60 people so we will have plenty of room. The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Little Rock. The River Rail Electric Streetcar is a trolley line that runs from the hotel area down to the Clinton Library and the Riverfront District.

There will be a banquet on Saturday night near the hotel. As soon as we know more, the details will be posted. Many thanks to our local hosts for this reunion, Glenn and Jessie Dingler, and their work in making arrangements.

Some info about our host city. Little Rock, a city of 184,055 and a metro area of 580,625, is the capital city of Arkansas. In 1722, the French explorer, Bernard de LaHarpe sailed up the Arkansas River and upon sighting the first rock bluff since leaving the Mississippi River, called it “La Petite Roche”, the Little Rock. Some Little Rock attractions include:

For more information, visit the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau web site.

Now you know the dates and the place, so pick up that phone and make your reservations. Whether you’re a regular or a first timer, we expect to see all of you in Little Rock!

by ·Comments Off on New Address for William Dingler Paige and Dingler CDs

William Dingler Paige has a new address, so if you’re still looking to buy Dinglers of the South on CD, here’s the contact info:

William Dingler Paige
7647 Trillium Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34241
wp941fl@msn.com